"Highly Recommend Carly's courses. Hugely informative and packed full of practical resources... the feedback I have been getting from parents and guardians has been amazing. I love facilitating these sessions and helping to take the stress out of tummy time and make it fun for baby!"
Grace Magennis, Children's Occupational Therapist
The Advanced Practitioner in Developmental Play 0-3yrs Training
Are you a Health or Social Care Professional or Early Years Practitioner driven by a deep passion for early intervention and committed to creating positive, lifelong outcomes for children?
This comprehensive online training programme is designed specifically for professionals like you - those who are dedicated to making a difference in the developmental journeys of infants and toddlers aged 0-3 and who are ready to advance their current skill set in the power of movement and play.
I see you, ambitious professional driven by a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families. Continuously seeking to elevate your knowledge and skills to promote development and the skills that lay foundations for function, health and wellbeing. Your dedication pushes you to look for ways to enhance your expertise and deliver the highest quality care, practice and services within your communties.
But right now…
→ You’re deeply committed to your mission to support children and families, but are looking to significantly boost the effectiveness of your play-based interventions, activity-based programmes and services for infants and toddlers, including those with physical, neurological, medical, and neurodevelopmental needs.
→ You’re passionate about babies and toddlers, yet you feel you could do with more ideas and strategies on effectively using play to engage parents and infants, whilst offering insights and practical suggestions to support development.
→ You have a solid foundation in child development, but you’re craving deeper insights, advanced techniques, and practical support to elevate your confidence and expertise in the practical application of play diets, positions for play and play as a developmental tool that promotes the health and wellbeing of infants and toddlers
→ You’re eager to deliver more play-focused 1:1 sessions, group activities, family sessions, or even create your own play focussed baby development business for the 0-3 age group, but feel uncertain about how to design these sessions for maximum impact and development outcomes.
What if I told you there is another way?
Imagine becoming skilled and confident in using your knowledge of developmental play in your play-based service to seamlessly integrate developmental goals into joyful, engaging activities.
Creating interactive and enriching experiences that help babies and toddlers build their brains through movement and playful interaction using tried and tested, progressive and developmentally appropriate play activities for the 0-3s.
Empowering parents with the knowledge and confidence to bring meaningful play into their daily routines, supporting their child’s unique goals, mental and physical wellbeing.
Guiding families towards responsive parenting, fostering strong attachments and nurturing secure, loving relationships.
Feeling competent as an Advanced Practitioner in Developmental Play, and offering a service that promotes the health of infants and young children, for lifelong function and wellbeing.
If this resonates with you, then this is the programme you’ve been searching for.
Advanced Practitioner in
Developmental Play 0-3 years
Training Programme
Instant and Long Term Access to Developmental Play 0-3 Comprehensive Course Content
This programme offers Carly’s most extensive and award-winning online training package, designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to become an Advanced Practitioner in Infant and Toddler Developmental Play. You will have access to a robust library containing 100s of OT approved, developmentally appropriate and progressive play ideas, designed to support and enhance your practice when supporting infants and toddlers aged 0-3.
By enrolling in this training programme, you will gain instant access to a wealth of resources, including:
• Two Fully Accredited Level 3 Advanced Diplomas in Developmental Play (including Tummy Time Practitioner training) worth 30 CPD points validating your expertise in developmental play and certifying you as an Advanced Developmental Play Practitioner.
• Practical Application: The evidenced-based knowledge and practical skills acquired through access to 100s of developmentally appropriate and progressive play ideas, can be seamlessly integrated into your current practice, and theory base, as well as enhancing your ability and confidence to conduct effective 1:1 therapy sessions, family consultations, and health promotion and/or development groups using the Developmental Play Approach.
• Learn to View All Play Through a Developmental Lens: Discover how every form of play, from sensory experiences to movement, impacts neurodevelopment. You'll learn to observe and apply play activities with a deep understanding of how they shape physical, emotional, and cognitive growth.
• Infusion of Expertise: This training will empower you to enrich your existing settings and caseloads with innovative, evidence-based play ideas to enhance your interventions and play based programmes/businesses, ensuring you provide the highest standard of care and support for the children and families you work with.
• The Developmental Play Gym Approach™: learn an approach to infuse into your practice that empowers you to support children holistically, using everyday objects and simple activities to promote physical, sensory, and cognitive development. This approach focuses on guiding parents and their children through a natural progression of movement, starting from being cradled in a parent’s arms, moving to the floor, and then progressing to more complex forms of play. The aim is to build essential core muscles before advancing to skills such as fine motor development, visual perception, and cognitive functions.
For more detailed information of each individual course, the modules and study requirements, please click the titles below.
The Carly Budd Developmental Play Academy is an NHS preferred training supplier for a number of trusts. HERE is an optional template for use by those who wish to apply for financial support from their employer. Discounts are available for group enrolments. For those who have already completed training with me, there are options to upgrade to the bundle, just reach out and I'll give you your exclusive code. For those who haven't, already, here is your chance to enrol on the most comprehensive Developmental Play training programme to date!
Accredited Tummy Time Practitioner Training
Includes PLUS+ package for babies with additional needs
Level 3 Accredited Toddler Developmental Play 1-3 yrs Diploma
Includes PLUS+ Package for Toddlers with additional needs and extra play series bonuses
Your Journey to Expertise Begins Here
Don’t let feelings of self-doubt hold you back.
This training is your pathway to becoming the confident, knowledgeable, and trusted expert you aspire to be. With robust, evidence-based lessons on the depths of early child development, the impact of responsive parenting and environments, and a vast array of practical, play-based interventions at your fingertips, you’ll have the support you need to transform your career and make a lasting impact on the lives of young children and their families, including setting up your own play based infant and toddler services and businesses.
Start your journey today—because the work you do in these critical early years matters.
This comprehensive Advanced Practitioner Training is ideal for:
Discounts for Multiple Enrolments:
If you're looking to advance the knowledge and expertise of your nursery or early years practitioners, or practice staff, special discounts are offered for group enrolments. To find out more, please email Carly HERE
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Who is this training programme for?This Advanced Practitioner in Developmental Play 0-3 years Training is ideal for newly qualified OTs, PTs, SLTS and AHPs, those new to paediatrics / perinatal services, new to supporting preschool children, those wishing to move into independent practice, or creating health promotion and child development services in their communities. The programme also suits a wide range of other professionals including those working with families and young children in Social Care , Early Years, Education and Parent and Baby Wellbeing Sectors. This is a complete 0-3 training and qualification that can also be used to create independent business without the costs of a franchise, or to infuse into your existing services, programmes and practices. If you would like to discuss if this training programme is for you, then please contact carly@carlybudd.co.uk to arrange a free connection call.
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How is this training different to other early years training?This training program has been meticulously designed by a Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist to delve into the intricacies of child development and maturation through a neurodevelopmental lens. It offers a thorough examination of the movement needs of babies and infants, emphasising critical areas such as mini milestones, play diets, and optimal positions for play. By focusing on the key performance components necessary for lifelong function, this program supports the development of robust physical and functional health, and infant mental wellbeing and attachment. Not only do you receive the theoretical basis, this training provides a robust, evidence based library of 100s of play ideas that support progressive development through the ages of 0-3. The primary aim of this training is to ensure that young children's bodies develop in ways that enable them to perform all the activities they need, want, and are required to do throughout their lives. By understanding and fostering these essential developmental elements and utilising the practical hands on techniques, ideas and interventions recommended, you will be equipped to lay strong foundations that lead to better health outcomes, optimal development, and enhanced quality of life for the children you work with.
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Are the courses accredited?Yes, both the Infant Developmental Play Diploma, with the Tummy Time Practitioner course, and the Toddler Developmental Play Diploma are accredited with Think Tree Association to Level 3 Advanced Diploma level. Both Advanced Diplomas are worth 15 CPD points individually. By completing both Diplomas, students will gain 30 CPD points.
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Can I enrol in the courses individually instead of as part of the 0-3 bundle?At present the Tummy Time Training can be accessed two ways: 1) Enrol on to the Tummy Time Practitioner PLUS+ package which includes award winning Tummy Time Practitioner training as well as the PLUS+ specialist masterclasses for supporting babies with additional medical needs. All Carly's Tummy Time practitioners will now also study as standard to include babies with medical. physical and/or sensory needs. 2) Enrol on the Advanced Practitioner 0-3 Training to receive the Tummy Time Practitioner PLUS+ Package as well as Diplomas in Infant and Toddler Developmental play. This bundle is the most cost effective way to enhance your studies and qualifications. It delves deeply into child development, specifically focusing on the crucial 0-3 age range. The full 0-3 training approach ensures that students gain comprehensive expertise across all aspects of developmental play, allowing for a complete understanding of sensory, motor, and cognitive development within this critical early years window. The integrated programme structure ensures that students receive a thorough, cohesive education that prepares them to be an Advanced Practitioner in Developmental Play 0-3 yrs.
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How do I access the courses and content?This is an online training programme, and all courses are accessed through Teachable, a reputable training platform utilised by Carly Budd Developmental Play Academy. By enrolling in the Advanced Practitioner in Developmental Play 0-3 years Training, you will gain instant access to the course content and manuals of play ideas. You’ll enjoy long-term access, allowing you to revisit the courses at any time. The course materials include a mix of video lectures from Carly, written content, practical videos, downloadable resources, and helpful video links. While most of the learning is online, there are some practical elements that require you to deliver in-person sessions through case studies.
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Are there case studies or practical elements to the training?Yes, the Infant Developmental Play Diploma and the Toddler Developmental Play Diploma both require you to complete one case study session with 1-3 children. You will need to submit a short video for both case studies, as well as a brief demonstration video for the Tummy Time Practitioner Training. Further information on these requirements can be found in the details for each individual course.
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What if I cannot complete the 0-3 training in 4 months?You can complete the Advanced Practitioner in Developmental Play 0-3 training in 4 months by following the suggested study timetable. However, there is no time limit, and you’ll have long-term access after enrolment, allowing you to study at your own pace and in your own time.
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Can I enrol at any time?Yes, Advanced Practitioner in Developmental Play 0-3 Bundle is available to enrol anytime.
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Can I apply for funding from my employer?Yes, many students have applied for and received financial support from their employer to complete training with Carly Budd Developmental Play Academy. Carly is a preferred supplier for a number of NHS trusts and Local Authorities. Here is a ready made template for you download and complete to request financial support from your employer [LINK]
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Do you offer group discounts?Yes, if you're looking to advance the knowledge and expertise of your nursery or early years practitioners, or practice staff, clinic team, I offer special discounts for group enrolments. To find out more, please email me HERE
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Do you offer refunds?No, due to the immediate delivery of the online course and digital resources, we are unable to offer refunds. Therefore, please ensure that you thoroughly research the training before enrolling by reviewing the full course description and content. It’s important to take all necessary steps to confirm that this course and training provider are the right fit for you. You can contact Carly at carly@carlybudd.co.uk to arrange a free connection call to discuss if the course is for you.